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Kit
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by Kit » Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:04 pm
So, with the crank shaft aligned at TDC, cylinder 1 at the top of it's travel. Cam pully's not aligned
So why can't I post Photos
What the cause
Car died, on a fast road, needing the RAC to recovery the vehicle.
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CPT, all ready has confirmed my first thought's
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by fanman » Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:39 pm
Belt has slipped a tooth or two - prob a weak or broken tensioner spring>
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by jrh » Sun Nov 02, 2025 9:15 am
Belt looks worn , with rounded teeth.
Bet it is not a Jap Mazda.one.
How many miles or years old.
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by jrh » Sun Nov 02, 2025 9:17 am
Bright side.
No valve damage.
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by Kit » Sun Nov 02, 2025 7:19 pm
jrh wrote: ↑Sun Nov 02, 2025 9:15 am
Belt looks worn , with rounded teeth.
Bet it is not a Jap Mazda.one.
How many miles or years old.
Like the AUX belts, it was Gates belt, made in the UK!
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by Kit » Mon Nov 03, 2025 8:25 pm
Sorted,
The timing cam belt had slipped. New tensioner, realine
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